Although it is just plain fun to rank a director's movies, it may also help me think about the director's oeuvre of work as a whole. Comparisons can help me to discover elements of film that I am drawn to, what the director finds value in revealing through their movies and possibly how the director has grown artistically.
Aronofsky often explores themes of commitment or obsession. His characters are seeking some kind of fulfillment or an escape from their brokenness by pursuing something much greater than themselves. However, these pursuits often lead to some kind of self-destruction, calling into question what human pursuits are even worth it. His main characters are often internally troubled in profound ways.
Aronofsky also often…
